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Eli

Gwinett County Police Department — Lawrenceville, GA

Heatstroke Belgian Malinois

Service Record

End of Watch May 23, 2019

Age 9

Gender Male

K9 Profile

Breed Belgian Malinois

Cause Heatstroke

Agency

Department Gwinett County Police Department

Location Lawrenceville, GA

Incident

K9 Eli died after suffering heat exhaustion while tracking a fleeing suspect in the area of North Crestview Drive SW and Grayson Parkway at approximately 3:00 pm

Gwinnett County officers were assisting Snellville officers with a vehicle pursuit. K9 Eli was deployed to track the suspect when the suspect fled from the vehicle on foot. K9 Eli was rushed to a local emergency veterinarian when he started to show signs of distress 30 minutes into the track. His condition deteriorated at the vet and he passed away.

K9 Eli had served with the Gwinnett County Police Department for eight years.